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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Connecticut on
Q: A question about bankruptcy.

A friend filed for bankruptcy in 2015 because a debtor collector firm filed a lawsuit to foreclose on her home. In which her mortgage had been rescinded in 2005 by her attorney because she had incomplete contract with Ameriquest. So since 2005 by her attorney's advised she stopped making... Read more »

Cristina M. Lipan
Cristina M. Lipan answered on May 12, 2022

Although the bankruptcy discharge extinguishes the personal liability of a debtor, it does not extinguish an action against the debtor in rem, i.e., the secured creditor’s right to enforce its mortgage lien. As long as the mortgage was valid, the secured claim the lender had against the property... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: Can I sue a dentist

Can I sue a dentist who said they were going to do a full mouth restore. He pulled all my bottom teeth and then ogave Me dentures that I can't wear because I don't have enough bone to hold them in

James G. Perry
James G. Perry answered on May 12, 2022

I’m sorry to hear you went through this. The answer to your question is yes, you can potentially sue for damages. Of course this will depend on the facts of your situation, but medical professionals are generally held to a duty to exercise the same care and expertise as a reasonable professional... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Florida on
Q: Can I sell a house in Florida before or during probate ?
Phillip William Gunthert
Phillip William Gunthert answered on May 12, 2022

It depends on what the probate court has said and approved, it matters if the property is Homestead or if it is owned and transferred via deed in some other manner. You really will need to speak with a Florida Probate Attorney and determine what steps need to be taken in order to address, transfer... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Florida on
Q: The lots & trailers in an IN seasonal campground are all owned by individual owners. Is this a Class 3 Recreation or HOA

Is it a Community Association (which, in IN Community Associations are only for transient properties, or non-owners), or an HOA (for owners), or is it considered a Class 3 Recreation (which the Board is now saying) even though all owners pay (HOA) dues. Thank you.

Barbara Billiot Stage
Barbara Billiot Stage answered on May 12, 2022

There is not enough information to answer your question and it would really need to be reviewed by a lawyer who can check any recorded documents against the property. The definition of a HOA is the duty to pay assessments to an association who has the authority to lien and foreclose on the... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for Florida on
Q: There is HOA of rental pool for buyers to sign before sale but I able to get certificate of title via clerk of court.

Will I be mandated to sign the rental pool agreement ? What if I rejected to sign the rental pool agreement and I want to live in the property since I already have ownership by paying the assessment fee as per their association rules. I would like to know my options.

Barbara Billiot Stage
Barbara Billiot Stage answered on May 12, 2022

there are not enough facts in your post to answer your question and you need a lawyer to review the association documents to provide you with a proper answer. If you are going to buy or sell real estate you need a lawyer to review these before you make a decision you might be stuck with. The fact... Read more »

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